A Christian Case for Limited Government?

Byhenry March 26, 2010

Allan R. Bevere is making a Christian case for limited government. Scot McKnight has linked to it. Some of the discussion is heated. Fun!

Media | Politics

Of Olbermann, Fox, and Commentators
Byhenry November 17, 2010
I’ve been rather interested in the reaction to Keith Olbermann’s couple of day vacation. There was quite an outcry when Fox’s parent corporation donated money to the Republicans and at the time I wondered just who imagined that such a corporation would actually be neutral on such issues. Where they give their money is a…
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Christianity | Prayer

Praying for Our Leaders
Byhenry July 13, 2017
There has been some fuss recently about praying for political leaders, in particularly, regarding an image of folks praying for President Trump. I think that many prayers for and against leaders mistake the value that prayer has. Further, complaining about what other people pray is largely a waste of time, and again reflects a misunderstanding…
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Bible Backgrounds | Christianity

The Value of Theological Disagreement
Byhenry May 12, 2018
Earlier today I posted links to a video by Andy Stanley and a response by Michael Brown. Some people have commented on this issue indicating that it was unfair to “attack” Andy Stanley about his views. (These were not on my blog post or its Facebook link; the controversy is widespread.) I have a few…
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And Why Shouldn’t They?
Byhenry January 19, 2008
A Canadian training manual for diplomats includes the United States on a list of countries where prisoners are at risk of being tortured.
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Christianity | Humor

How David Ker Made Me Read Jim West
Byhenry April 12, 2011
David Ker has written a book, and it has lots of pictures of hippos in it. Since my very favorite song is “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas,” this means that I truly adore the book. Besides, I’m only about a decade late taking notice of it. Now I haven’t actually read the book, but…
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Republicans for Obama
Byhenry February 2, 2008
There’s an interesting article in Newsweek on Republicans supporting Obama. These are not people who are angry that it appears the nomination will not go to someone who is regarded as soundly conservative. They are inspired by Barack Obama.
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